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Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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Paper ID #14354Engineering for the Americas: Progress on the Action Plans of the Ministersof Science and Technology of the Organization of American StatesDr. Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Larrondo Petrie has a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and is a Professor and Associate Dean of International Affairs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science of Florida Atlantic University. She is the Executive Director of LACCEI (Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions) and served in the past as an officer of the International Division of ASEE (American Society of

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Inna Mikhailovna Gorodetskaya, Kazan National Research Technological University; Farida Tagirovna Shageeva, Kazan National Research Technological University; Dilyara R. Erova, Kazan National Research Technological University

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; Page 19.25.3 - use methods of emotion and will self-regulation; - form the need for achievement and self-affirmation; - forecast, prevent and resolve business and personal conflicts.3) Master: - skills of speaking in public, argumentation, leading discussion; - techniques of effective communication; - skills of time planning and establishment of tasks priority for achievement of the setgoals [4]. “Success Psychology” course is of practically oriented. Scope of the discipline is 36hours (18 hours – lectures, 18 hours – seminars and practical classes). Every lecture containsmany advice and recommendations on solution of the mentioned problems along withtheoretical material [5]. Seminars and

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Edward J. Jaselskis, North Carolina State University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Satyanarayana N. Kalidindi; Linda D. Krute, North Carolina State University; Hongling Guo, Tsinghua University; David Comiskey, Ulster University; Dede M Nelson, North Carolina State University

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universities located in the U.S., China, India, Canada, and ChineseTaipei. Development challenges confronted by the leadership team pertained to planning andlogistical issues and technology issues. Students gained tremendous knowledge aboutconstruction practices and issues in other countries and got a taste of what it will be like whenthey work in the real world and are faced with communication issues on multi-national teams.The significance of this paper is to provide lessons learned to help others better understand thechallenges of developing a successful partnership among multiple international universities.IntroductionAs in many other industries, globalization is having a significant impact on engineeringeducation and the construction industry

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Farida Tagirovna Shageeva, Kazan National Research Technological University; Alfiya Ivanovna Lakhova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Inna Mikhailovna Gorodetskaya, Kazan National Research Technological University

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and established system of training,not focused on current scientific and technological requirements of the industry [2]. Lack of staff holding competencies in the field of technology of production, processing,transportation, which will be able to rapid response to market conditions and rapidly changingeconomical situation, assess the conditions and consequences of their organizational andmanagement solutions, project management in the field of high technologies, marketingresearches, develop business plans of production and realization of products is one of themost urgent problems of modern high-tech industries in innovatively developing enterprisesof petrochemical complex. An effective way to solve this problem is implementation of

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Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Maria Nandadevi Cortes-Rodriguez, ​ Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics National Zoological Park

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) programhave started to develop cohorts of students and faculty who travel to international conferencesand report on their experiences. Cohort travel models are not unique in undergraduate circles;however, for our group of participants, the model serves as a pathway to broaden theparticipation of STEM-trained women and minorities in international engagement. The modelincludes immersing the cohort into a culture through participation in an internationalconference, presentations at a host university to develop collaborations with faculty andstudents, scientific excursions, discussion sessions addressing research questions, and plans forbuilding on the short-term experience. This model started in 2012 with a graduate studentpresentation at the Latin and

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Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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together was highlyrecommended. The participants were able to share challenges that they were experiencingregarding approaches to career advancement at their home institutions, and as a group they tooktime to develop solutions. They also discussed ways that their international experience inspiredtheir desire to increase collaborations, both in the U.S. and abroad.The data from this project, the scarcity of women from underrepresented groups in facultypositions, and the fact that building an international reputation for scholarly activity is requiredfor faculty advancement, suggest that an intervention that includes international engagementcould assist women of color with developing a stronger global network. Our university decidedto develop a plan

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Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 International Academic Collaboration: Why it May or May not work?ABSTRACTIn this paper we try to explore different factors impacting establishment of an academicpartnership. We plan to examine the expectations, dynamics, and particulars of academicpartnerships and the reality of expectations of universities on both sides of the globe.International collaboration may not just serve as a trend, but it is almost an obligatory practicefor some of the private universities in developing countries, in few cases individual researchgroup, in order to seek visibility on the science and technology scene internationally, also haveinternational collaboration at the group level. This paper presents an

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Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University

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was charged with the development and implementation of a strategic plan for Texas A&M in South America. While at the Office for Latin America Programs, Maria was also responsible for the opening of the Soltis Center in Costa Rica. Maria speaks three languages fluently (Spanish, Portuguese and English). Maria completed her undergraduate studies at Lynn University in Florida, where she graduated with honors in Business Administration in 2002. She was part of the tennis team and was the team captain for two years, including the year the team was NCAA National Champion in 2001. She is a December 2003 graduate of the MS-Marketing program at Texas A&M University. And in the Fall of 2009, Maria started the PhD

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ZhongLi FU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies (CNSSS) In National University of Defense Technology (NUDT).; Huang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology; Lini ZHOU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Tong Wu, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Zhao Zhao, National University of Defense Technology; Changfang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology

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engineering practice production capability and scientific research capability. 12 Inresponse to the ―Plan on the Education and Development of Excellent Engineers‖ brought up by theMinistry of Education and the requirements to develop innovative application talents, Liu Da Yu etc.emphasize lifting the scientific research capability and industrial technology supporting capability ofinnovative talents through higher education level, practice in scientific research projects, workingexperience, practice in production combined with learning and research and other methods. 13Taking the Economics and Management College of Tianjin University of Technology and Education(TUTE) for instance, Meng Fan Hua and Zhong Cong You analyzed existing major problems in

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Andrew Thomas Conley, Michigan Technological University; Robert O. Warrington Jr., Michigan Technological University

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, test, and launch a functioning satellite to low-earth orbit. In addition to his work with the Aerospace Enterprise, Andrew is also the president (vice president 2013-2014) of the Michigan Tech chapter of the Blue Key National Honor Society, the organization re- sponsible for planning Winter Carnival, Michigan Tech’s largest annual celebration. Andrew has led these two diverse groups at Michigan Tech for the past year and will continue to focus on the educational and professional development value of each. In 2014, as part of the Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership, Andrew traveled to Malta where he led a research effort to determine the role of the Maltese islands, specifically Gozo, in the Allied

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Ronald J Hugo, University of Calgary; Bob Brennan P.Eng., University of Calgary; Jian Zhang; Xiaodong Niu, Shantou University

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toyear. The paper concludes with planned and potential changes for future years of programdelivery.Program Formation:In 2008, an agreement was established between UCalgary and STU. This agreement resulted inthe Global Leadership and Innovation group study program which involved students fromUCalgary traveling to Shantou University. Together, the students from both universities tooktwo non-engineering courses offered via a traditional lecture-based approach. Page 19.16.2In February 2009, a group of 33 UCalgary engineering students traveled to China for an eleven-day non-credit group travel program. The program included 3 days in Beijing and 7 days

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Yiming Rong, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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China, the students work on ◦ Communication with project partners, sponsors, and advisors, for team building, ◦ Background study to understand the company and the problem, ◦ Technical literature review to prepare knowledge and tools to be used in projects, ◦ Problem definition and project planning with objectives and tasks laid out, and ◦ Projection of expected outcomes from the projects.In the preparation stage, the students mainly work through e-mails and with other modernIT technical means to keep as teams. When arriving in China, the WPI students with theirpartners from HUST visit the companies to gain the first hand understanding of thecompany operations and the problem to be solved, while confirming and modifying

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Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University; Meghan M. Alexander, Texas A&M University; Victor Manuel Camara-Poot, Yucatan Government Ministry of Education; Martha Elena Ortega, CANIETI

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, established new models of study abroad including co-op and research abroad and established meaningful connection for research and attraction of funded international graduate students. Maria started working at Texas A&M in 2005 as Assistant Director for Latin American Programs and in 2009 she was promoted to Program Manager for South America in the same office. During her time at the Office for Latin America Programs she created, managed and developed projects to enhance the presence of Texas A&M University in Latin American and to support in the internationalization of the education, research, and outreach projects of the university. She was charged with the development and implementation of a strategic plan for

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

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attributes of a global engineeremerged. These are:1. Demonstrates an understanding of engineering, science, and mathematics fundamentals2. Demonstrates an understanding of political, social, and economic perspectives3. Demonstrates an understanding of information technology, digital competency, and information literacy4. Demonstrates an understanding of stages/phases of product lifecycle (design, prototyping, testing, production, distribution channels, supplier management, etc.)5. Demonstrates an understanding of project planning, management, and the impacts of projects on various stakeholder groups (project team members, project sponsor, project client, end- users, etc.)6. Demonstrates an understanding of the ethical and business norms

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Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Delia Valles-Rosales, New Mexico State University; Marcelo Augusto Leal Alves, University of São Paulo; Brendan P. Sullivan, New Mexico State University

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onsolving a mobility problems. Multi-institutional teams allow for specific responsibilities andproject oriented objectives collaborative addressed. One of these institutions is a design schooland at least one engineering school should participate as a leader of the project. The project hasmultiple phases and components focused on affordability analysis for manufacturing, materialsselection, CAD models, manufacturing analysis, manufacturability, carbon footprint, flexibilityfor manufacturing, business plan, and a facility layout design for the production of the deviceand plant safety. Each multi-institutional team is responsible for determining tasks and assigningresponsible entities to accomplish them in a timely manner. Therefore, students

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Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island; Emily Ann Serman, University of Rhode Island; Megan Mercedes Echevarria, University of Rhode Island; Lars O. Erickson, University of Rhode Island; Silke A. Scholz; Anette Geithner

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planned. During the year the students also perform different fundraisingactivities and assist their faculty advisor with grant writing to support the trip expenses includingsupplies and maintenance of equipment. Since their formation the faculty-ESW-students haveraised more than $80K from federal and private foundations as well as support from individuals.Selection criteria for the team that will be going to Guatemala, are based on contributions to thestudents’ organizations, participation, as well as professional and personal skills. Spanish IEPstudents are highly valued amongst their ESW peers, because their language skills are essentialfor the educational activities that are simultaneously performed alongside the engineering work,and because

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Ben Groenewald; Christina L. Carmen, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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2014Space Report1:  The US space workforce declined 3.5% from 2011 to 2012  At the start of fiscal year 2014, the number of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) employees eligible to retire was greater than the number of employees younger than age 35  As of September 2011, more than 30% of the broader US Department of Defense civilian STEM workforce was eligible to retire  In 2012, European space industry employment increased by 1.5% and Japanese space industry employment grew by 11%In 2013, in order to address the need to continue to build the future STEM workforce pipeline,US President Obama’s administration released a report2 specifying a five year strategic plan

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Mark Kennedy, University of Portland; Sharon A. Jones P.E., University of Portland

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contexts.Because of the wide disparity of experience that can be achieved from various globalprograms, the UP faculty completed a process to define the outcomes for our students withrespect to global engineering. Over the last year, a School committee reviewed the relevantliterature, evaluated existing and planned programs, and met with various stakeholdersincluding several of our alumni who have significant global experience, as well as ourinternational partners (China and Austria). Faculty then reviewed the proposed outcomes andapproved them in Spring 2015. There are three major sets of outcomes. The first two addressgeneral global literacy for the entire university and represent the ongoing work of a University-wide committee. The third outcome

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Anders V Warell, Lund University, Industrial Design; Charlotta Johnsson, Lund University; Carl-Henric Lennart Nilsson, Technology management

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knowledgeand skills.” Figure 2: The collaboration model of iMDE.4.3 OutcomeThe set of lectures provided the students with new integrated knowledge and hands on experience of e.g.innovation, product development, business, engineering and design. The innovation process was introducedusing the three stages suggested by Brown and Katz (2009); inspiration (e.g. looking for market needs), ideation(i.e. coming up with ideas solving the market need) and implementation (i.e. ways to implement and makeprototypes of the idea). The innovation process was also covered from the aspects of desirability (market needetc.), feasibility (product development), and viability (business plan etc.). In addition to the new knowledgeobtained

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Zaida M Gracia, Texas Tech University; Allison Wright, Texas Tech University

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institutions. Part of their responsibilitiesinclude the program academic design, courses selection, overseeing and advising the students intheir research projects, selecting the research advisors and designing the assessment plan for theacademic aspects of the program.Staff teams from both universities will be responsible for all program logistics. Team memberswill be involved in the student selection, the coordination of all activities related to the program’scomponents, student travel, etc. The TTU team will coordinate the housing and meals for theUninorte students and faculty and will coordinate cultural activities or events together with theOffice of International Affairs staff at TTU. Airport pick-up and drop off will also be provided.Students

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Monica Gray P.E., The Lincoln University - College of Science & Technology; Constance Loretta Lundy

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actually going abroad requires settingand achieving a set of goals. From planning when to study to applying for a passport, each stepprovides opportunities for students to set goals and get feedback on how well they are doing. Inself-efficacy theory, goal setting is an intervening or moderating process towards achieving self-directed learning.36 Students who perceive themselves as having low self-efficacy in engineering,will avoid engineering-related activities, employ minimal effort and will not persisit.34,37However, the process of leaving one’s country and surviving cultural differences in another,especially, if the student is the first in the family to do so, creates a deepened sense of belief inhis or her abilities. Goals therefore mediate an

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S. Zahra Atiq, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Xin Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David Daniel Cox, Harvard University; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Page 19.23.7for the course in order to better understand these highly varied and sometimes counterintuitivebehaviors and performance. In addition, we will interview selected students to gather deeperinsights into student intentions, behaviors, and learning.The regularity with which students viewed DIY lab videos was approximately every 7 days,which is less frequent and more regular than the sporadic course access patterns that have beenobserved in other MOOCs. This may suggest that using the at-home kits requires greaterplanning or energy than solely online activities. For example, students may need to plan theirschedules around limited time they have at home with access to appropriate tools, or they mightbe spending time and effort to find

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Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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Amigo initiative based on the Capability Maturity Model [4], see Figure 2,an extension of an integrated process improvement model with the goal to increase the processcapability of an institution’s educational processes. The process capability is the inherentability of a process to produce planned results. This engineering model was used to map theactivities required to complete accreditation to an appropriate level of capability of theaccreditation team. Everyone starts at Level 1, where the process are adhoc and results dependon the individuals involved. By applying Project Management techniques a Disciplined Processis developed, leading to Level 2, where the results are repeatable. At Level 2, EngineeringManagement principles are applied to